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Florida fraudster, 44, uses 'botox' excuse to explain age after fraudulently applying for hurricane aid
November 17, 2024 | 6:38amThe 44-year-old woman was arrested for filing a fraudulent hurricane disaster assistance claim.
Ex-mayor of notorious LI town accused of spewing racist remarks and forcing his staffer to take edibles
November 16, 2024 | 7:23amImbert is a gun-toting, pot-growing perv who allegedly spewed racist remarks and pressured an employee to shoot geese, eat THC edibles, and clean up after his pet guinea pig, according...
Schemer dons bear costume to stage attacks on luxury cars to fool insurance companies into $141K payouts
November 14, 2024 | 3:03amOnce upon a time in Southern California, a person wore a bear costume to damage luxury cars so friends could allegedly cash in on hefty insurance payouts.
These are the 9 best expert-touted pet insurance companies out there
November 5, 2024 | 1:38pmPeace of mind fur the whole family.
Family charged nearly $300K for life-saving cure after rattlesnake bit 2-year-old: 'I thought he was going to die'
October 30, 2024 | 7:01pmThe more than 30 vials of antivenom used to save the toddle's life accounted for $213,278 of the total bill.
How Halloween can make your home insurance premiums spike
October 29, 2024 | 1:50pmMost people associate Halloween with costumes, candy, and pumpkins. But what about accidents, vandalism, and property damage?
Auto insurance fraud on the rise in US, staged accidents ‘more brazen' than before -- here's how to avoid becoming a victim
October 29, 2024 | 12:53pmStaged car accidents – fraudulent schemes designed to exploit insurance systems – are becoming more frequent on roadways across the U.S.
Viral staged crash on NYC's Belt Parkway probed by NYPD — as experts warn accident fraud cases are on the rise
October 23, 2024 | 11:22amThe Empire State saw a 14% increase from 2022 to 2023, experts said.
Milton could cause $245B in damages -- making it the costliest hurricane in US history
October 9, 2024 | 6:25pmThe Category 4 hurricane – which is the strongest storm in the Gulf of Mexico since 2005 – is expected to slam the Tampa Bay area.
Hurricane Helene's $6B disaster: Flood risk map leaves homeowners drowning in debt
October 9, 2024 | 1:57pmThanks to new risk-assessment technology from First Street Foundation, the true scale of flood threats is becoming clearer.
Florida housing market crumbles: Homeowners struggle to sell amid rising insurance costs and storm fears
October 8, 2024 | 3:02pmAcross Florida, home sales have slowed to a crawl despite its COVID-era boom. Inventory has ballooned by more than 50% in major cities like Tampa and Orlando.
Sad reason why almost half of Hurricane Helene's damage is not covered by insurance
October 8, 2024 | 1:12pmHelene caused $30.5 billion to $47.5 billion in property damage across 16 states after striking the Florida Panhandle and carving a path of destruction across the Southeast late last month.
Is anywhere safe from hurricanes? The 10 states with the lowest risk of damage
October 7, 2024 | 2:55pmRealtor.com ranked states based on the share of homes that face the lowest hurricane, flood, or fire damage probability versus the share of homes located in high-risk areas.
Realtor forewarns more natural disasters means higher home insurance premiums
October 5, 2024 | 7:01pmA realtor who appears on Netflix's reality series "Owning Manhattan" has warned home insurance prices could skyrocket, as more and more natural disasters continue to impact the United States. Insurance...
Most Americans would rather endure these annoying things than pick an insurance plan
October 2, 2024 | 12:32pmA number of Americans would rather deal with endless traffic than sit down and sort through insurance options.
Artist claims burst water pipe ruined $25M in paintings — and insurance company is only offering this meager amount
September 21, 2024 | 9:03am"Palmarius Colors," which Cabrera created during the pandemic with fellow artist Domingo Zapata, had been exhibited in 28 countries and was the main draw at the gallery, he said.
Homeowners in this state feeling the pain of skyrocketing insurance premiums
September 17, 2024 | 6:17pmRising home insurance prices are affecting homeowners across the country, but some states are feeling the pain more than others.
A home insurance drone spied on my house, then my premium was hiked -- could your policy be at risk too?
September 11, 2024 | 1:20pmAccording to Mike Arman’s broker, the insurer had taken an aerial image of Arman’s roof and decided it “looked deteriorated.”
AG James MUST fight the fraud threatening taxi insurers, to help ALL New Yorkers
September 7, 2024 | 6:09amIf American Transit Insurance Co. goes under, expect another economic blow to the city's livery industry.
Food truck offering 'seagull insurance' with meals to cover thieving birds
August 20, 2024 | 2:22amHawkins BBQ in the tiny Isle of Man, located in the Irish Sea between Ireland and Britain, is selling the insurance deal for just one extra pound — or about...